Anciano (10 Years) 2003

TASTING NOTES:Color: Dark ruby color fading to brick red
at the edges
Nose: Spicy notes of leather and vanilla
Palate: Intense aromas of fruit compote and licorice
Finish: Long and velvety
Food pairings: Best served with lamb and hearty stews and casseroles

VINIFICATIONThe stony vineyards of Valdepeñas,
where the soil is clayey lime, are found in the center of Spain
where the continental climate - cold winters and hot dr y summers
is suited to producing intensely fruity, long-lasting red wines.
The Tempranillo grapes we re hand-picked from 30 year old vines.
Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks before the ageing
process began in a combination of French, American and Hungarian
oak casks with different toasting le vels, achieving the complex
bouquet and flavors of this exceptional wine.

90 Points (2001 Vintage) - Wine Advocate, Issue # 195,
June 2011
“Even better is the 2001 Gran Reserva (from a superior vintage).
Deeper in color than the 2003 [Aged 7 Years] and with greater complexity
both aromatically and on the palate, this outstanding value will
provide pleasure for both mind
and body over the next 6 - 8 years.”

VALDEPENAS D.O. - AGING REQUIREMENTS

Gran Reserva wines undergo a minimum aging
period of 60 months, 18 of which are spent in oak barrels with a
maximum capacity of 330 liters, and the remaining time in the bottle.